China to Launch Employment Promotion Initiatives in Response to AI Development

At a State Council Information Office press conference on October 10 titled 'Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan,' it was announced that China will launch initiatives to promote employment in response to AI development, as well as training programs under the 'Skills Illuminate Futures' campaign, actions to boost employment for migrant workers, efforts to supply high-quality public employment services, and integrated development actions for 'Human Resources Services+.' Earlier this January, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security had proposed implementing actions to stabilize jobs, expand capacity, and improve quality, and issued documents addressing employment impacts from AI.